Apostle Asaph Tshibamba RMC

Asaph Tshibamba
Résurrection Ministries Church Drc

NEVER BECOME FAMILIAR WITH WHAT IS SACRED

Never become familiar with what is sacred!
For what is sacred carries the glory of God.

Yes, there are objects, places, and people that bear the mark of the sacred. This reality is deeply biblical, yet unfortunately it is being lost in many churches today.

In the Bible, God established places, objects, and people upon whom He placed His sacred mark. People were expected to approach them with fear, reverence, and trembling.

“Take your sandals off your feet, for the place where you stand is holy ground.”
— Exodus 3:5

Why?
Because these things were consecrated to God.

Consecrated objects belonged to God for a specific purpose.
Consecrated people belonged to God for a particular mission.

Everything that is consecrated carries a dimension of God’s nature: His holiness.

Holiness is not only a nature; it is also a divine system that surrounds God. That is why even consecrated objects were subject to holy regulations.

“Be holy, for I am holy.”
— Leviticus 11:44

That is why anyone who comes into contact with sacred objects, places, or people must be careful, because they are exposed to two realities:
1. An encounter with the glory of God in a higher dimension;
2. Judgment that can even lead to death.

You must understand that holiness is an integral part of the glory of God. And when that holiness is dishonored, it can become a consuming fire.

“For the Lord your God is a consuming fire.”
— Deuteronomy 4:24

In the Old Testament

Aaron’s sons, Nadab and Abihu, offered unauthorized fire before the Lord. They failed to respect the holiness connected to the altar.

“So fire came out from the presence of the Lord and consumed them, and they died before the Lord.”
— Leviticus 10:1-2

Even Uzzah died simply because he touched the Ark without respecting God’s divine instructions.

“The Lord’s anger burned against Uzzah, and God struck him down there because of his error.”
— 2 Samuel 6:7

In the New Testament

Ananias and Sapphira lied to the Holy Spirit and to apostolic authority.

“Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart so that you have lied to the Holy Spirit?”
— Acts 5:3

“At that moment she fell down at the apostle’s feet and died.”
— Acts 5:10

In both cases, God directly took their lives. Yet we speak of a compassionate and merciful God. This shows us that God remains faithful to His principles.

Yes, between the Law and Grace, God changed the priesthood, but He never changed His holiness nor the principles surrounding His presence.

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”
— Hebrews 13:8

One of the greatest dangers of this generation is the trivialization of what is sacred.
Through excessive familiarity, many have lost reverence.
Through routine, many have lost the fear of God.

When the sacred becomes ordinary in our eyes, the glory sometimes withdraws silently.

Where there is no longer reverence, the presence of God ceases to manifest with power.

Let us reflect seriously.
A lack of honor for what is sacred often leads to the loss of God’s presence in a life, a church, or an entire generation.

May God help us understand this truth—difficult to accept, yet necessary for walking in His glory.

In the mighty name of Jesus Christ.

Pastoral Reflection Note
Signed: Apostle Asaph TSHIBAMBA